School of Science

Uncovering the Interaction between Potassium, Magnesium and Sulfur on Cassava Growth and Root Yield

Alame, Dorcas Sanginga; et. al... (Hill Publishing, 2022-10)

wide range of yield limiting factors causes a large yield gap. Next to pests and diseases, nutrient deficiencies and imbalances are likely contributors to low yields. Cassava has a high potassium (K) demand, yet previous ...

Water Quality and Zooplankton Community Structure of Selected Sites within Chemususu Dam and its Associated Rivers, Baringo County, Kenya

Koromicha, B. C.; Chemoiwa, E. J.; Kipsumbai, P. (African Environmental Review Journal, 2022-06)

The main importance of zooplankton is that they have a crucial role in the food webs of the aquatic ecosystem. However, anthropogenic activities have potential hazardous impact on them. Zooplanktons respond rapidly to ...

Distribution and Morphometric Characteristics of Domesticated Rabbit Breeds in North Rift and Western Regions, Kenya

Sergon, P. C.; et al. (African Environmental Review Journal, 2022-06)

Rabbits (Otyctolagus cuniculus) occur throughout the world with their breeds distinctively identified phenotypically by coat color, body size and shape. The common rabbit breeds in Kenya are New Zealand White, Californian ...

Discovery of Withaphysalin A and Limonin as Potential SARS-COV2 Papain-Like Protease Inhibitors

Barasa, S. S.; Okenyo, W. O.; Akenga, T. A. O. (African Environmental Review Journal, 2022-06)

Protease inhibitors are strategically and functionally important components of drug-hunters’ arsenal against pathogenic viruses including SARS-COV2, SARS-COV, MERS, Ebola and HIV. Drug discovery efforts reported in this ...

Fluoride Adsorption onto Sulphonated Polystyrene

Nasiebanda, Roselyn; Wambu, Eno; Lusweti, Kituyi (African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2022)

Adequate fluoride (F-) taken in through food, soil and water is crucial for healthy bones and teeth building. Excess F- results in dental, skeletal and soft tissue damage unless controlled by its removal. People get ...

Investigation of Pavonia urens as Potential Biosorbent in Phytoremediation of Metal Pollutants through Complexation

Rutto, S.; et al. (African Environmental Review Journal, 2022-06)

Environmental pollution involving metal ions represents a potential threat to life. This is due to different chemical wastes discharged to the environment with no or minimal treatment to reduce and decrease the harmful ...

Selected Heavy Metal (Zn, Pb and Cd) Pollution in Soil and Water from Marakwet East and Marakwet West, Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya

Chepkorir, L.; Kituyi, L.; Lutta, S. (African Environmental Review Journal, 2022-06)

Heavy metal pollution has become a global public health issue, aggravated by human activities in the world leading to food and drinking water quality challenges. The present study aimed at assessing selected heavy metal ...

Nutritive Value, Tannin Bioassay and Processing Effects of Acacia brevispica, A. mellifera and A. tortilis Pods as Potential Supplements for Growing Small East African Goats (SEAGs) in Baringo County-Kenya

Mutai, A. Paul; et al. (African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2022-06)

This study was conducted in Radat sub-location, Mogotio sub-county, Baringo county. The objective of the study was to evaluate nutritive value, tannin bio assay and processing effects of mature green Acacia species pods ...

Quantification of Physiochemical Characteristic Wastewater Effluents: A Case Study of Bata Tanneries, Kenya

Maritim, K. Geoffrey; Kipkemboi, Pius; Kituyi, Lusweti (African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2022-06-01)

The tanning industry is well developed in Kenya and has been identified as one of the most important sectors in economic development. However, depending on the leather process, it generates large quantities of wastewater ...

Effect of Aflatoxin Laced Diet on the Utero-Fallopian Tube Histology in New Zealand White Rabbits

Kitilit, K. Jackson; et. al... (African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2022-06-01)

Fungi are extremely adaptable organisms with the capacity to metabolize a large variety of substrates over a wide range of environmental conditions and are produced only under aerobic conditions. Aflatoxin contamination ...

Hatchability and Survival of silkworm Bombyx mori and Eri Worms under Controlled Environmental Conditions in Uasin Gishu County

Kiplagat, Joan; et. al... (African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2022-06-01)

Eri worm (Samia Cynthia racini), a domesticated non-mulberry silkworm is polyphagous and multivoltine, while mulberry silkworm (Bombyx mori) is bivoltine and feeds on mulberry leaves. Domesticated silkworms are highly ...

Neodomestication and Its Effect on Growth and Production of Wild Yam in Baringo and Uasin Gishu Counties of Kenya

Chemwetich1*, J. R. E. J. Too2 and O. A. Osoro3 (African Environmental Review Journal, 2022)

Wild yam (Dioscorea spp.), particularly, Dioscorea schimperiana Kunth tubers have been used as food during times of severe famine. However, there is no documentation on attempted wild yam domestication in Kenya. Therefore, ...

Prevalence and Risk Factors of Elevated Blood Pressure and Elevated Blood Glucose among Residents of Kajiado County, Kenya: A Population-Based Cross-Sectional Survey

Ongosi, Anita Nyaboke; et. al... (International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2020)

Kenya is experiencing a rising burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), yet data to inform effective interventions are limited. We investigated the prevalence of elevated blood pressure, elevated blood glucose and ...

Mathematical modeling of flow of fertilizer-water mixture through soil and its effect on concentration and plant growth

Rutto, Kipkorir Timothy; Maremwa, Julius Shichikha; Kandie, Joseph Kipchirchir (International Journal of Statistics and Applied Mathematics, 2021)

In this research we aim to demonstrate and explore how mathematical modeling can be used to aid people gain knowledge and understanding of plants and, in particular, interactions between plants, fertilizers, soil, and ...

In Vitro Bioaccessibility of the Vitamin B Series from Thermally Processed Leafy African Indigenous Vegetables

Onyambu, Zipporah M.; et. al... (Journal of Food Quality, 2021)

+ermal processing of leafy African indigenous vegetables (LAIVs), which are rich in nutrients, especially vitamin B series affects the levels and bioaccessibility of the vitamins. +is study investigated the bioaccessibility ...

Ab initio insights into Graphene-Zirconium disulfide/diselenide heterostructure as electrode material for alkali-ion batteries

King’ori, Gladys W.; et. al... (Surfaces and interfaces, 2021)

In the search for an energy storage medium with higher electronic conductivity, rate performance and moderate volume expansion, van der Waals heterostructures are a promising alternative. Herein, the potential of graphene ...